用作及物动词
▲S+～+n./pron.
His lack of English handicaps him.他的英语不好对他是一件不利的事。
The bad weather severely handicapped their performance in the race.恶劣的天气极大地妨碍了他们的比赛成绩。
◇ 用于be ～ed结构
We were handicapped by lack of money.我们因缺钱而吃亏。

［同义词］ n. disadvantage v. hamper, impede
［词源］＜hand in cap(妨碍,使不利)

Blindness is a great handicap.失明是一种严重的残疾。
One-third of our work force have significant physical handicaps.我们的劳动力中有三分之一的人有严重的身体残疾。
He surmounted his handicap and achieved great success.他克服了自己的不利条件,取得很大成就。